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as in events
a social gathering
we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year
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as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
a small party got together to protest the new chairman's decision
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as in people
a member of the human race
my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him
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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
for parties of more than six people the restaurant automatically adds a 15% service charge to the bill
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as in participants
one who takes part in something
a party to the agreement
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Recent Examples of parties
Carlie Procell, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Contemporaneous evidence that the parties intended a loan and treated it as such is persuasive in court and practical with IRS auditors.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The grassy backyard unfolds down to the high banks of the river — making an ideal venue for weddings, birthday and anniversary parties, family reunions and other special events.
—John Turton, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Both parties will hope that a chance of getting game time is going to improve his chances of getting a permanent move somewhere.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Following his death, an enormous outcry from both political parties mourned Kirk and his free speech legacy.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Amid a sea of digital campaigns, Hayes and friends focused on in-real-life events by hosting a series of screenings and pool parties in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Once a month, guests come together to dance under the night sky at its legendary full moon parties.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Imagine serving it up at end-of-summer parties or cozy fall get-togethers alike—and there’s no way your guests won’t want a taste of this arrangement.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
How do members of political parties feel about political violence?
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Contemporaneous evidence that the parties intended a loan and treated it as such is persuasive in court and practical with IRS auditors.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The grassy backyard unfolds down to the high banks of the river — making an ideal venue for weddings, birthday and anniversary parties, family reunions and other special events.
—John Turton, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Both parties will hope that a chance of getting game time is going to improve his chances of getting a permanent move somewhere.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Following his death, an enormous outcry from both political parties mourned Kirk and his free speech legacy.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Amid a sea of digital campaigns, Hayes and friends focused on in-real-life events by hosting a series of screenings and pool parties in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Once a month, guests come together to dance under the night sky at its legendary full moon parties.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Imagine serving it up at end-of-summer parties or cozy fall get-togethers alike—and there’s no way your guests won’t want a taste of this arrangement.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parties
Noun
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Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In Canada, Angelina Jolie, Maude Apatow and Leslie Mann attend events at the Toronto International Film Festival.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Arafat led the Fatah movement and was the head of the Palestine Liberation Organization, a sometimes unwieldy umbrella group of various Palestinian factions, ranging from outright Marxist to avowedly Islamist and everything in between.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The government's initial response, which blamed opposition factions rather than acknowledging excessive force, further inflamed tensions.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fourth-and-8 isn’t really a great spot to risk a turnover on downs, but with kickoff touchbacks placing teams at the 35-yard line, a turnover at the 39-yard line isn’t particularly damning by comparison.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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TeamSmile is a nonprofit organization that brings oral health professionals together with professional sports teams to help deliver oral health procedures to underserved children.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Critics and rights groups argued that both the ban and the bill function as tools for censorship, threatening freedom of expression, press freedom and fundamental rights.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sofi was among the first groups of people recruited to work for Kings Berry Farm.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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For the live finale on September 25, Kim Jae Joong returns as Planet Master after previously mentoring the participants during the show’s early episodes.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Al-Thani stated that an Arab-Islamic summit will be held in Doha in the coming days, where the participants will decide on a course of action.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The designer, who turned 76 on June 27, is known for her lavish birthday bashes.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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In one iconic shot, Swift bashes in the hood of sports car in the mansion's motor court.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The two stuck close to each other's sides while posing for the cameras, even deciding to share a smooch to celebrate the exciting night.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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As a leader who’s seen both sides, what lessons of your life or political office shape Helsinki's welfare policies today?—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s grandiose displays of brute force—the massing of weapons of war and platoons of masked, unidentified combat fighters targeting the very civilian populations they are commissioned to protect—does not bring reassurance.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Russian assault platoons are rushing behind ukrainian lines.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Parties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parties. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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